Tritium
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Tritium, or hydrogen-3, is a rare and radioactive isotope of hydrogen with a half-life of 12.32 years. The tritium nucleus contains one proton and two neutrons, whereas the nucleus of the common isoto
Radioluminescent 1.8 curies (67 GBq) 6 by 0.2 inches (152.4 mm × 5.1 mm) tritium vials are thin, tritium-gas-filled glass vials whose inner surfaces are coated with a phosphor. The vial shown here is brand-new.
Swiss Military watch with tritium-illuminated face
CANDU reactor
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The CANDU is a Canadian pressurized heavy-water reactor design used to generate electric power. The acronym refers to its deuterium oxide moderator and its use of uranium fuel. CANDU reactors were fir
Qinshan Phase III units 1 and 2, located in Zhejiang, China.
Two CANDU fuel bundles: each is about 50 cm in length and 10 cm in diameter, and can generate about 1 GWh (3.6 TJ) of electricity during its time in a CANDU reactor
Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, operating eight CANDU reactors
Range of possible CANDU fuel cycles: CANDU reactors can accept a variety of fuel types, including the used fuel from light-water reactors.